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Ember

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Design
    Product
  • Edinburgh
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AI generated summary

  • You have a strong design background, high-fidelity mockup skills, first-principles thinking, good taste, engineering awareness, motivation for impact, and are open to in-office collaboration in Edinburgh.
  • You will design user interfaces, collaborate with mechanics for feature development, research textiles, create task management systems, and discuss data models with engineers.

Requirements

  • Strong background: Likely a few years professional experience in a high-performing environment but we value ability and motivation even more.
  • Talented designer: You should be passionate about good design and have the skills to match. You should be very comfortable producing high-fidelity mockups. Good graphic design skills are a plus. Any work you can share as part of your application is helpful.
  • First principles thinker: You like to think things through from the ground up and are comfortable challenging conventional wisdom. You don't just relay ideas from one part of the business to another. You should have an analytical mind capable of breaking complex processes down into simple features.
  • Good taste: An appreciation for elegant and simple experiences, along with the knowledge of how to achieve them. As part of your application feel free to tell us about the products you like the most and why they're great.
  • Engineering awareness: A good intuition for how hard implementing a design will be and how implementations can be simplified. You should care about edge cases, error messages, unhappy paths and pragmatism.
  • Motivation: You should be excited by the idea of making an impact in a small growth company. Bus services are a real-world, tangible product where you can see the impact of changes on people’s day-to-day lives.
  • You are happy to work from our Edinburgh office at least a few days a week, because we value in-person communication. But we’re flexible if you want to work from home on some days.

Responsibilities

  • You will work on a wide variety of projects that touch all aspects of our business. Examples might include:
  • Designing the interface and views for a customer app.
  • Chatting to our mechanics in order to form an opinion about the best way to develop a feature for tracking wheel re-torques.
  • Researching textiles and wireless charging pads to design a best-in-class seat.
  • Thinking deeply about the typical day of charging hub staff, to develop a task management system for them to use.
  • Discussing possible data models to store guaranteed connections with our engineers and thinking about how connections should be presented to customers.

FAQs

What is the primary goal of Ember?

Ember aims to build the future of public transport that is convenient, affordable, connected, and zero-emission, making it easier and more enjoyable for people to travel compared to using their own cars.

What is the salary range for this Product Designer position?

The salary range for the Product Designer position is £40,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on skills and relevant experience.

What type of projects will the Product Designer work on?

The Product Designer will work on a variety of projects that touch all aspects of the business, including designing customer app interfaces, developing features for mechanics, researching textiles for seating, and creating task management systems for charging hub staff.

What qualifications or experience are preferred for this role?

Candidates are expected to have a strong background, likely a few years of professional experience, along with being a passionate designer with skills in producing high-fidelity mockups.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and equality at Ember?

Yes, Ember strongly supports diversity and equality within its team and customer base, ensuring every employee feels respected and valued.

How does Ember support work-life balance?

Ember offers flexible working patterns, compassionate time off, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave, promoting a healthy work-life balance for its employees.

What qualities does Ember look for in candidates?

Ember looks for candidates who are strong first-principles thinkers, have good taste in design, possess engineering awareness, and are motivated by making a tangible impact in a growth company.

Where is the office located, and what are the expectations regarding in-office work?

The office is located in Edinburgh, and although in-person communication is valued, there is flexibility for remote work a few days a week.

How does Ember view its product design team?

Ember views its product design team as central to platform development, with the expectation that the first product designer will have a broad impact on both external and internal features.

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Ember

Global energy think tank that uses data-driven insights to shift the world to clean electricity.

Energy
Industry
11-50
Employees
2020
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Global energy think tank that uses data-driven insights to shift the world to clean electricity.